Prime Day is still a couple of days away, but Amazon has already started rolling out early offers to help you get a head start on your shopping. Amazon has confirmed that October Prime Day is returning on Oct. 6 and 7, bringing thousands of discounts across nearly every category, including tablets, TVs, laptops, headphones, Lego and more. You can also save on big brands, including Apple, during the Prime Day sales.

Officially called Prime Big Deal Days, the event kicks off in about three days, but Amazon has already started rolling out discounts. Keep in mind that Prime Big Deal Days is the biggest shopping event between now and Black Friday, so it’s a great time to stock up on fall essentials and get a jump start on holiday shopping.

Prime Day launched in 2015, with massive markdowns on electronics, home goods, small kitchen appliances and much more. In recent years, Amazon has added a Big Spring Sale and Prime Big Deal Days in the fall. Prime members can save hundreds with exclusive deals on some of the most popular items, so if you’re not already a Prime member, now is a great time to sign up. Plus, a Prime membership comes with extra perks beyond saving during Prime events.

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Early Prime Day deals to shop now

I’ve highlighted some of the very best early Prime Day deals below, but keep checking back, as we’ll continue to update this page with everything from top tech to home products to everyday essentials as we inch closer to the main event.

This premium pair of wireless earbuds has excellent sound, smart AI features and a twist-to-adjust stabilizer that helps keep each earbud in place during workouts. They’re particularly good for Android users, according to CNET’s David Carnoy.

$190 (original price: $229)

This limited-time deal brings the Dell Pro 15 down to its lowest price ever. It features an Intel Core 3 processor that can handle everyday multitasking. It also comes with 8GB of RAM, which helps keep many apps and tabs running smoothly. The 512GB solid-state drive delivers fast boot times and lets you launch applications instantly.

$600 (original price: $1,000)

Eat up for less. Prime members can use code DEALS20 to get $20 off an order of $30 or more with Grubhub Plus. You’ll need to take advantage of this offer by Oct. 6. 

Purchase or lease any new car at Amazon Autos by Oct. 7 and pick up your car from the dealer by Oct. 11, and within two weeks, you’ll receive an email with a $1,500 Amazon gift card. Note that this offer is not available on used cars. 

Buy a new car, get a $1,500 gift card

Amazon has a ton of devices already deeply discounted ahead of the big sales event. This media streamer is an instant upgrade to your current TV. You’ll add the Fire TV platform for easy streaming and access to Alexa Plus, which makes it quick to find what you want to watch. You’ll also be able to stream in 4K with HDR10 Plus, as long as your TV supports it. Plus, you get the Alexa Voice Remote Pro as a part of the bundle deal, now 55% off. 

$38 (original price: $85)

This vac has a HEPA filter with a five-stage filtration system and sealed dust storage. It literally bends in half; you can vacuum your entire house, including under your furniture, without bending. It locks away fine dust, debris, allergens and odors after every clean, keeping dirt safely contained for up to 45 days.

$380 with Prime (original price: $545)

This compact countertop oven is stainless steel, has a convenient French-door design and a 26.4-quart capacity. Whether you’re making snacks or doing meal prep, this device can handle it thanks to functions including air fry, pizza, broil, toast, bake, convection bake, reheat and dehydrate.

$150 (original price: $180)

This nifty gadget can help relieve tension and relax your eyes, especially after screen-heavy days. With compression, heat and vibration, this eye mask is a good value for just $60. It’s also potentially FSA/HSA eligible. 

$60 (original price: $66)

This sleek coffee machine with a spacious reservoir features a built-in steam wand and two-shot baskets to give you espresso, cappuccinos, lattes and more. Grab it for 42% less. This deal is exclusively for Prime members.

$75 with Prime (original price: $130)

This smart speaker can be used to play music, stream podcasts and listen to audiobooks, plus control smart home devices around the house with the help of Alexa. 

$40 (original price: $80)

More early Prime Day deals

• Chefman Multifunctional air fryer: $70 (save $70). This versatile countertop air fryer can replace multiple appliances. It can air fry, bake, dehydrate, rotisserie or roast. For Prime Members only.
• Bissell Little Green Mini carpet cleaner: $80 (save $20). A handy self-cleaning tool that’ll help clean your upholstery and other furnishings. For Prime Members only.
• Ninja Professional blender: $99 (save $11). This 1,000-watt professional blender can crush ice in seconds.
• Worx 20V cordless lawn edger with leaf blower kit: $109 (save $71). Give your lawn a clean cut with this grass trimmer and clear dry leaves in a flash with the leaf blower.
• 6-pack of Halloween ghost decorations: $30 (save $10). Create a spooky haunted scene for your Halloween party with this pack of six ghost decorations.
• Scary bats Halloween decorations: $8 (save $8). This set of 3D skeleton bats will keep your lawn creepy.
• Keurig K-Mini Mate single-serve K-Cup pod coffee maker: $80 (save $10). Get a freshly brewed cup of coffee with this compact coffee maker.
• Bose Quiet Ultra Comfort headphones (2nd gen): $399 (save $50). These lightweight headphones are the best Bose noise-canceling headphones, according to CNET audio expert David Carnoy, who praised their immersive sound and comfort.
• Ring Indoor Cam (newest model): $25 (save $25). Protect your home with this indoor camera, now 50% off.
• Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids Pro tablet: $90 (save $80). Get 47% off the popular kids’ tablet with this Prime-exclusive deal. Ideal for kids ages 6 to 12. The deal also includes six months of Amazon Kids Plus. 
• Black & Decker Drip coffee maker: $30 (save $5). Wake up to the smell of fresh coffee with this programmable 12-cup drip coffee maker, now 15% off. This is a Prime-exclusive deal.
• Chefman rotating Belgian waffle maker: $34 (save $6). Easily remove your waffles with extra-thick non-stick waffle plates.
• Ninja Belgian waffle maker pro: $70 (save $30). With five shade settings, you can get your waffles just how you like them, whether you want soft and fluffy or super crispy.
• Nutribullet pro+ blender: $84 (save $51). Get the exact texture you want for chunky favorites such as salsa with a hands-free, 60-second blend. For Prime Members only.
• Roborock Saros 10R robot: $1,000 (save $600). Get 38% off this ultra-thin vacuum and mop with 22,000Pa suction and take a bulky chore off your list.
• Ninja Blast portable blender: $50 (save $20). This BPA free portable blender can make smoothies while you are on the go.
• Canon MegaTank G3270 printer: $159 (save 90). This all-in-one, wireless color printer can print up to 6,000 black and 7,700 color pages with a single set of inks, thereby maximizing productivity.
• Samsung Galaxy Watch 7: $185 (save $65). Keep a close eye on your health with this watch, now 26% off.
• Ninja NeverDull Knife Set (10-piece): $200 (save $50). A set of 10 knives for just $200 is a solid deal. According to the brand, this rust-resistant knife set is guaranteed to stay sharp for more than 10 years.
• Martha Stewart Maiden Crown plates and bowls sets: $56 (save $14). This beautiful 12-piece set is perfect for gifting at $56. It’s a Prime exclusive deal.
• JBL Tune buds: $50 (save $50). This pair of noise-canceling buds features 4-Mic technology for clear calls.
• KitchenAid hand blender: $50 (save $20). A must-have in your kitchen with a removable blending arm.
• Levoit air purifier: $42 (save $8). This purifier improves the air quality in your home by capturing hair, lint, pet dander and fine pollutants. This is a Prime-exclusive deal.
• Motorola Moto G smartphone: $250 (save $50). The phone comes with a spacious display, plus an AI-powered camera to help you take stunning photos.
• Amazon Eero 7 dual-band mesh router: $144 (save $26). Struggling with slow internet? This router minimizes network disruptions with support for plans up to 2.5 Gbps.
• Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker: $279 (save $120). The speaker delivers rich, deep bass in a compact build. It offers up to 20 hours of battery life, which is plenty of power to keep the music going all night.
• Ring wired doorbell 2K: $40 (save $40). This smart doorbell lets you see who is at the door from anywhere and you can communicate with them via two-way talk.
• Amazon Kindle Kids: $123 (save $57). You’ll get a six-month subscription to Amazon Kids Plus with your purchase, which offers unlimited access to thousands of age-appropriate books.
• Skullcandy Crusher 540 headphones: $120 (save $90). Expect solid sound for all your favorite tracks, thanks to the two full-range 40mm audio drivers, along with additional bass drivers.
• Echo Show 11: $150 (save $100). This large-screen smart display lets you pull your family photos, watch shows on Netflix and more while taking advantage of the new AI-enhanced Alexa Plus smart assistant.
• Breville Barista Pro espresso machine: $630 (save $220). This acclaimed coffee machine includes a built-in grinder and precision controls to dial in the perfect espresso and milk-based beverages.
• Ninja Air Fryer XL: $100 (save $80). Looking for a healthier option to fry up your favorite dishes? This family-size air fryer is affordable, versatile and easy to cook with.

Previous Amazon Prime Day dates

Since Amazon launched its inaugural Prime Day sale way back in 2015, the company has (mostly) scheduled the event around the same time of year. In fact, aside from a couple of recent years when the COVID-19 pandemic shifted the dates, Amazon has historically kicked off the main sale event somewhere in the middle two weeks of July.

Here are all of the previous Amazon Prime Day dates:

• Prime Day 2015: July 15
• Prime Day 2016: July 12
• Prime Day 2017: July 11 to 12
• Prime Day 2018: July 16 to 17
• Prime Day 2019: July 15 to 16
• Prime Day 2020: Oct. 13 to 14
• Prime Day 2021: June 21 to 22
• Prime Day 2022: July 12 to 13
• Prime Early Access Sale 2022: Oct. 11 to 12
• Prime Day 2023: July 11 to 12
• Prime Big Deal Days 2023: Oct. 10 to 11
• Big Spring Sale 2024: March 20 to 25
• Prime Day 2024: July 16 to 17
• Prime Big Deal Days 2024: Oct. 8 to 9
• Big Spring Sale 2025: March 25 to 31
• Prime Day 2025: July 8 to 11
• Prime Big Deal Days 2025: Oct. 7 to 8
• Big Spring Sale 2026: March 25 to 31
• Prime Day 2026: June 23 to 26
• Prime Big Deal Days 2026: Oct. 6 and 7

As you can see, Prime Day was pretty much locked into an early- to mid-July schedule for its first five years before uncertainty around the pandemic in 2020 caused the company to push the sale back to the fall of that year. Then, in 2021, Amazon was quick to move it up in the calendar once again, kicking off the event in an uncharacteristic June slot.

For 2022, Amazon returned the event to its customary July spot, kicking off on July 12, though the October slot was used for the Prime Early Access Sale. This marked the first time the company had hosted two Prime Day-like sales in one year. Amazon followed that pattern in 2023 and 2024, with a proper July Prime Day followed by a second Prime Day of sorts in October with the company’s Prime Big Deal Days event. This year, it’s toward the beginning of the month.

Adrian is a deals writer on the Commerce team at CNET. With a love of books, entertainment, travel, tabletop games and, yes, even fandom, they can often be found at concerts, RenFest, Dragon Con or at home binge-watching everything from new hits to classics. After graduating from Kennesaw State with a BA in English and Professional Writing, Adrian had a short gig in casting, followed by a long stint teaching English lit, theater and film, before transitioning into commerce writing in 2021. Adrian enjoys sharing insights and favorite finds with their readers.

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